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Summary

Chemonics seeks a Technical Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated 5-year, $65-75 million Feed the Future Ethiopia Food and Agricultural System Transformation (FAST) activity. The purpose of this future USAID/Ethiopia agriculture programming will be to increase the availability of safe, diverse, nutritious foods, increase incomes in the food and agriculture sectors, and increase the convenience and desirability of safe, diverse, nutritious foods. Achieving these results will require a set of interventions that increase demand-driven production, increase food safety and quality, increase entrepreneurship and employment in the food and agriculture system, and increase public-private partnerships to advance key social priorities.

The Technical Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in attaining project goals and objectives by providing technical advice and direction and for supporting the COP to ensure successful performance of the technical assistance team. They will oversee day-to-day planning, design, and operations of project and technical teams to ensure effective project implementation. We anticipate that the position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The project is expected to be 5 years. This position is contingent upon award. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as principal point of contact in Ethiopia for technical, procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the Chief of Party
• Provide technical direction and oversight for all project activities and results
• Supervise personnel management of key technical departments of the project, including across multiple offices

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, business, or nutrition is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible technical experience
• Demonstrable experience of program management and leading and professionally developing diverse teams
• Financial management skills, including budgeting and budget management
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and deliver results using a market systems development approach.
• Previous experience working in Ethiopia preferred
• Experience providing technical leadership on complex contracts and agreements, USAID operating procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements is required. Prior DCOP or Technical experience on a large, complex project is preferred
• Ethiopian nationals encouraged to apply